Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!

To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).

And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.

Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

You welcomed me to Oregon

Jim, thanks for welcoming to the OSL staff in March 1993. I clearly remember that OSL was a lively place on my first day of work: it was the Spring Break Quake! Youth coordinators and staff all across the country envied Oregon for dedicating its state aid to youth services, even with a mouthful of a name (CSIG). I always said that it was due to your leadership. So I thank you for all you have done to help connect kids, books and libraries. Enjoy the time to do what you choose after OSL. And your retirement inspired me: I'll join you on July 1, 2012.


--
Ellen Fader
Youth Services Director
Multnomah County Library

1 comment:

  1. Jim ScheppkeDecember 13, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Great to hear from you Ellen. And congratulations on your retirement next year. You were one of the best hires I ever made! I am proud to have brought you to Oregon where you went on to have such success in leading the Multnomah County Library to having one of the best youth services programs in the US. Way to go my friend. I hope our paths will cross in retirement.

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